A year after Jan. 8, polarization shows signs of no abating

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A year after Jan. 8, polarization shows signs of no abating

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Jan 10, 2024

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The January 8 riots were proof of how polarized Brazilian society was. One year later, it might be even more polarized — so two experts believe.Support the show

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Jan 10, 2024

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